alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
#6336
Maxwest Astro 6
#6288Category Breakdown
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
Maxwest Astro 6
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro 6 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~184 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Pixi 3 uses the Mediatek MT6580 chipset, whereas the Astro 6 has the MT6582M.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, with the Astro 6 supporting 720p video recording.
- The Pixi 3 has a 2910 mAh battery, while the Astro 6 offers a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery.
- The Pixi 3 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Astro 6, which operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5)
Maxwest Astro 6
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pixi 3 (5.5) 3G
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
166 x 84 x 8.8 mm (6.54 x 3.31 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue, Metallic Silver
White, Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes